The term means the production of mainly textile interior items from pieces of fabric. They are also created from pieces of leather. You can meet the embodiment of the flow both in decorative finishing materials and in household items. They are recognized by the print characteristic of the direction.
Patchwork is characterized by combinations of not only different colors, but also textures and patterns. At first glance, it may seem that the products look too colorful and intrusive. But this is not the case. Designers are working on their creation, who achieve the harmony of the composition.
It is believed that the patchwork style in the interior looks too expressive and quickly tires you from the kaleidoscope of colors. Indeed, if you use a lot of bright colors and expressive patterns, then the effect of expression will be achieved. But it is worth choosing dull, muted colors and an unobtrusive pattern, the atmosphere will breathe with tenderness and homely warmth. It will relax and give you the opportunity to relax mentally and physically.
A brief excursion into history
The first patchwork piece was found during excavations in Egypt. It was a blanket made from scraps of gazelle skin. The approximate date of its creation is 980 BC. NS.
Later references to characteristic products were in the 16th century in Europe. At that time, colored fabrics began to be supplied from India, which were combined in the form of shreds.
The result is attractive and colorful textiles. After a while, the fashion for such textiles swept Russia. However, until the 18th century, products were made at home. In the 18th century, along with the active development of industry, compositions from rags began to be made in factories.
The new rise in popularity for patchwork in the interior was in the 70s. Then, not only in many interiors of young people, bright colors and their combinations prevailed, but also in clothes.
Is the style relevant today?
Fashion tends to come back, and, today, designers receive orders for the implementation of modern patchwork in the interior. This trend is not surprising, because not everyone likes to live among the abundance of plastic and metal with a cold shine.
The patchwork breathes with warmth, comfort and even pleasant memories of childhood. After all, grandmothers, especially in country houses, can find floor paths and blankets made of colored scraps of fabric.
Today, style takes pride of place in the world of design and fashion. Fashion designers and designers liked it so much that it spread to many areas. Its characteristic features can be seen among global brands, in the form of ceramic tiles, carpets, chandeliers and furniture.
Options for combining patchwork with other styles
Patchwork in interior design can be successfully combined with other styles. Let's consider the most effective combinations:
- From country
The predominance of natural colors, natural wood are in harmony with patchwork-style textiles in slightly muted tones. Use decorative pillows, blankets, and handmade soft toys.
- With art deco
Designers use such a duo as well. Patchwork items are composed predominantly of black, white, silver and golden colors. Joints of patches of regular geometric shape. When combined, it is recommended to focus on art deco.
- S provence
The style itself already provides for the presence of textiles. Decorate the room with patchwork in lavender, pink, cream and white.
Patchwork walls, floor and furniture
- Walls
Don't be afraid to use your imagination when decorating the walls. Patchwork wallpaper in the interior will help you with this. You can select your desired color saturation and patterns. If you have not found a suitable option, you can cut out squares (patches) from different wallpapers yourself and paste over the wall or use the services of a designer. It is unnecessary to make all the walls patchwork, the best option is one or several; and paste over the rest of the walls in the room with single-color wallpaper, which is in harmony, first of all, in color saturation with the resulting combination.
In rooms with high humidity, the same method can be applied to tiles, combining a composition from fragments with decor.
A win-win option for arranging the floor is a carpet or a small rug made of multi-colored fragments. In both cases, the material must be dense and durable. The floor itself should be in a neutral color so that no attention is drawn to it.
Combinations of color-neutral laminate and patchwork tiles can be used. The room is also zoned in this way.
You can effectively implement the style using a self-leveling floor, choosing the desired brightness of the fragments.
- Furniture
Don't be limited to carpets, pillows and blankets. Patchwork furniture looks impressive and attractive. These are not only sofas, poufs and armchairs, but also dressers, cabinets, tabletops with a print characteristic of the style.
We decorate living quarters in the patchwork style
- Living room
Since the living room is the hallmark of the house, and style implies a kaleidoscope of colors, it is important not to forget about moderation. Even one sofa made of bright patches will be the center of attention. It is not recommended to use a lot of decor when decorating a living room, as the room will be too colorful, overloading the vision.
Options for items with which you can focus on the style in the living room:
- curtains
- sofa
- sofa and 2 armchairs
- blankets
- carpet
If you want more style in the room, put two sofas, for example, opposite each other. Complement them with colored pillows. The sofa area can be arranged near the fireplace, the wall behind which is lined with ceramic patchwork tiles. The rest of the walls are white.
- Bedroom
Patchwork in the bedroom interior is able to radiate romance and tenderness. To do this, use a calm color scheme and pattern. The main colors are lavender, white, pink, coral, pale blue, light green. The highlight of the room is often made the bed, covering it with a soft coverlet made of shreds.
More options for arranging the bedroom:
- Wallpaper or panels behind the head of the bed.
- Screen in patchwork style.
- A small patchwork rug in the bedside area.
- Decorative pillows on the armchair and bed.
- Floor lamp or bedside lamps, in harmony with the patchwork bedspread.
- Kitchen
Ceramic tiles will help to implement patchwork in the interior of the kitchen. Its color combinations can decorate the floor (in whole or in part), as well as one or several walls. Colored compositions are often laid in the area between countertops and hanging kitchen cabinets.
How else can you complement the interior of the kitchen:
- With the help of textiles - curtains or curtains, a colored tablecloth, oven mitts, food stands.
- Colored ceiling lamps for pendant lighting.
- Bar counter with patchwork worktop.
- The dining area has a patchwork carpet that follows the shape of the table.
Since the days of Ancient Egypt, during the crisis, people have always returned to patchwork. It was widespread in England and Russia. Today, patchwork is one of the most budgetary and effective types of decor, used not only in clothing, but also in interior design. He is able to transform the space and make it very stylish.
Textile patchwork in the interior
The patchwork technique allows you to create real works of art. A functional ottoman or a stylish bedspread can be sewn from pieces of fabric. In this case, you should pay attention to the practical types of fabrics.
Curtains or tapestries made of chintz, silk or organza will look interesting in the interior. These beautiful fabrics will make the space feel light and cozy.
An extraordinary interior decoration will be pillows and decor items made in patchwork technique. When choosing fabrics for sewing, it must be borne in mind that the colors or patterns on the product must match the elements presented in the interior itself. For example, interfere with the color of the furniture, the material of the curtains or the shape of the accessories.
Patchwork tiles
To make the interior of your kitchen or bathroom more attractive, you can use patchwork tiles or choose patterns yourself that match each other in color or shape. Often the tiles remain after repairs. It can be combined to create interesting ornaments. Such a mosaic would be appropriate on a kitchen backsplash, on a wall in a bathroom, or in a niche. The main thing is that the drawing should be harmonious and fully fit into the interior.
This is one of the most affordable and stylish types of decor. For wallpaper patchwork, you can use the scraps left over from the renovation, or buy a few patches from fashion collections. It will not be expensive, but the interior will be transformed before our eyes. This technique will look great on one of the walls. It is especially effective to use wallpaper patchwork in a bedroom or children's room.
Patchwork rugs
Today, it is important to decorate the interior not only with patchwork quilts or pillows. Patchwork carpets are also relevant. World brands offer a wide range of such products, but if there is a desire and time, such a carpet can be made with your own hands. Such a thing will make the interior really cozy and bring warmth into it. For these purposes, fit denim, pieces of carpet (which, like wallpaper, can be purchased in the store), knitted shreds.
An excursion into history
One of the oldest quilts created in the patchwork style is considered to be a piece of gazelle leather that was found in Egypt and dates back to 980 BC. In Europe, the first mentions of this technique appeared in the 16th century, when colorful Indian fabrics began to be brought to England. Then it was fashionable to create blankets from pieces of fabric and decorate the interior with them.
It is known that in Russia they treated fabrics with care and until the 18th century they were engaged in the production of textiles at home. Here, patchwork rugs were common, which were also called handcuffs.
Way to save
In many ways, crises and shortages have contributed to the spread of patchwork. In Europe, this was due to the ban on the import of Indian fabrics, when local manufactories tried to protect their production. In North America, this technique was popular due to the lack of textiles. Here, old clothes were used to mend blankets. In Russia, scraps of expensive English fabrics were fragmentarily used to give the products a rich look.
Do you want to decorate the walls in an original way? Do you like bright prints? Are there any leftovers from wallpaper or handicraft fabrics? So, patchwork wall decoration is what you need!
It would seem that what is easier: to combine remnants of materials that match the color and decorate the wall with them. But in any kind of creativity, it is desirable to either have your own experience, or - a successful someone else's example for inspiration.
In this gallery, we have collected many different options for those who like patchwork so much that the opportunity to decorate the walls (!) Is perceived as a challenge to their own creativity.
How to apply this idea? It all depends on your imagination! Although, of course, your style preferences and experience of needlework and a subtle ability to "feel harmony" will play a role. This method of wall decoration is quite rare. But for fans of vintage and bohemian style with "crazy hands" it will become a non-trivial and absolutely unique solution - it will be almost impossible to find an exact similarity.
All methods of decorating walls using the patchwork technique can be divided into 2 categories. Most needlewomen use leftover fabrics and wallpaper. And those who prefer ready-made solutions are looking for finishing materials: wallpaper and tiles (both look exactly like "patchwork" - a patchwork technique).
The second option does not in any way apply to economical ones, especially tiles, and besides, it is not easy to find such materials. But, as you know - if there is a desire, but there is a way out - see how to use it to create a patchwork effect.
And one more trick for those who love originality: patchwork walls can look not only like a composition of squares! Take as a basis only the geometric principle itself: shreds with right angles. Then turn on your fantasy. For example, combine squares, rectangles and stripes. Or (which is simpler) - glue the pieces of fabric (wallpaper) on the wall with an overlap so that some of the pieces overlap the adjacent ones in a non-uniform manner.
In this issue, we have collected the very best examples of the wall patchwork technique, and then distributed them among the rooms. So you can look for an interesting idea either by the composition, or by the location of the future creative.
We wish you pleasant creativity and amazing results!
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patchwork for wall decor in the living room:
In the living room, against the background of such a wall, even the simplest sofa will look great. Combine textured wallpaper with pages from newspapers and magazines to create a unique composition. If you are in doubt whether you are ready for a radical decision, arrange a small section of the wall, for example, as in photo-1.
Looking to create an interesting addition to your walls? Sew a sofa cover from pieces of fabric - and the original piece of furniture is ready! A more local solution is pillows using the quilting technique (the modern “brother” of patchwork).
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patchwork for wall decor in the bedroom:
A vintage-style bedroom will be wonderfully decorated with floral fabrics. Find similar patterns, color combinations, or make a cocktail of different colors and patterns. Fabrics are no doubt more appropriate here than wallpaper.
It is curious that all examples of walls for a bedroom using the patchwork technique can be clearly divided into 2 groups: pastel vintage (first row of pictures) and dramatic bohemian style (second row of pictures). So, before choosing fabrics, decide on your favorite style, because the shades are very different in each of them.
By the way, in the bedroom the patchwork wall can be voluminous and perfectly replace the headboard.
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patchwork for wall decor in the nursery:
If you are not ready to decorate personal rooms or a living room using this technique, but you liked the idea, turn your gaze towards the nursery.
Delicate vintage or, on the contrary, colorful patchwork for walls looks amazing here. Children are usually delighted with this. Floral patterns, funny animals, a checkerboard, a strip, polka dots - this is not a complete list of drawings. Choose light or pure shades + natural fabrics (or paper wallpapers) in harmony with the color scheme of the children's room, or experiment to your taste.
If you have a few shades of patchwork, or all of them are delicate, feel free to add colorful accents in the same colors (curtains, lamps, rugs).
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bathroom wall patchwork idea:
Patchwork in the bathroom? Why not! Alternate between plain tiles with decors, different colors and patterns - and this corner of your home will shine with new colors. The ready-made solution is quite expensive, but even a couple of square meters of tiles is enough for an amazing experience.
A trick for the sake of economy: look not for an exclusive tile, but for an ordinary one - also of a small format (for example, 10x10 cm). But only in those collections where at least 5-6 colors harmonious to each other are presented + a sufficient variety of bright decors (floral or geometric).
And you can also add several sections of glass to ordinary tiles (different shades of the same color), moreover, make an "overlay" of layers, as in photo-4. The delight of the guests is guaranteed!
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for different rooms:
Do you want fresh ideas? Hang a panel made of pieces of unusual fabric in your office in front of your desk - and the muse will visit you more often. In the workshop, scraps of checkered fabric (preferably suitable for the color of the furniture) or exotic ornaments will look great.
This is not a complete list of what can be done using the patchwork technique for walls. Combine imagination with interesting materials - and you will get an incredibly original author's interior!
There is a common misconception that the patchwork style refers exclusively to the country style. Of course, the patchwork style looks the most suitable for the country style, or rather more classically appropriate.
But, with thoughtful use, the patchwork style can be used in almost any conditions, starting with a Provence style similar to it and ending with seemingly incompatible styles, such as modern and.
Patchwork - patchwork style in the interior
The patchwork style is believed to be fairly uniform. But by playing with colors, patterns and structures, you can create a wide variety of interior designs: soft and delicate, warm, or, conversely, bright and crazy.
How to use a patchwork concept in interior design
The patchwork style is usually associated exclusively with patchwork quilts and rugs. In fact, this style can be applied to almost all interior elements: pillows, painted walls, wallpaper and upholstery.
1. Patchwork on the walls
The most popular spot for patchwork walls is the bathroom. Here, with the help of tiles, you can embody your most bizarre ideas.
2. Patchwork on the floor
Patchwork can be used not only for walls but also for floors. By choosing the right size, you can apply it to absolutely everything and slightly spice up the standard and boring parts of the interior.
3. Furniture patchwork
Historically, the patchwork technique is patchwork, which uses pieces of a wide variety of fabrics to create color compositions. Today, using this technique, you can make a lot of products collected from the remains of fabric, wallpaper, tiles. This is what the designers have to offer.
1. Textiles
With the help of patchwork, you can create small decor items for your apartment with your own hands. For example, the kitchen will sparkle with new colors with bright potholders, towels or textiles on the windows. Add pillows on chairs or a sofa to the curtains and then these bright accents will give you a boost of vivacity in the morning!
Patchwork will look especially good in bedrooms and nurseries.
If your kitchen is designed in a minimalist style with a restrained color scheme, you can use patchwork in the design of the kitchen backsplash.
The colors can contrast with the main ones, at the same time it is pleasant to combine with each other. This option is very restrained, but it can become a highlight of the room.
Also, the multi-colored tiles will look great in the interiors of the bathrooms.
Don't be limited to colorful wall tiles. The floor in the kitchen or bathroom can be beautifully decorated in this style. The main thing is to choose matching shades, colors and patterns on the tiles.
A non-standard solution would be to decorate an entire wall in the patchwork style. Paint all walls except one with plain paint or wallpaper, and on the last one create a composition of different wallpapers or drawings that will become the style-forming element of the room.
The style itself will depend on the color scheme of the wallpaper and the selected pattern. If you are not sure of your own choice, trust the designer who will create a unique wall design together with you.
Patchwork furniture will become a real piece of art. But don't overdo it! It is better to do with one or two patchwork items. This can be, for example, a sofa embroidered with large rags of fabric with modern prints or a screen dividing a room into zones.
By the way, in the children's room any patchwork will only delight the child, because children love everything colorful and bright so much, so carpets, pillows, ottomans or bedspreads can become not only a decoration of the room, but also an entertaining toy for a child. By the way, patchwork toys can also be a great additional decor.
